V6 or V8 - help me decide

Probably not.

Negative, see reason 4 of your CON list.

Nope.

Nope.

Certainly not the same sound. (See item 6 of your PRO V8 list.)

Sounds like a personal problem.

Not really, no. It may be the same block from 97-04 vette and perhaps the same upper intake but it is by no means the same. Not like the 70's.

How so? Are you going to the track?

Don't be silly ... so can the V6.

Not really.

Then don't exceed the maximum speed limit.

The reliability is about the same for both the V6 and the V8.

My suggestion is get the V8 and you'll never have to second guess your decision.

Martin '01 Formula - MTI Air Box Lid, K&N Filter, Hurst-6, SLP Cold Air Induction & Smooth Intake Bellow Corsa Catback '83 V45 Magna

If Insurance costs, Fuel Consumption, or price of stock replacement parts really concearns you, Do Not buy a F-car.

If you have to make a list to decide between V6 & V8, don't buy a F-car. V6 cars are for parts, V8's are for adults. Charles

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You only live once.

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V-8

V-8

I have seen them in the hands of kids way too often, bouncing between curb and boulevard. Filling up with R87 fuel, because they still have to take their date for a burger. I know I would be happier with 300-320 horses, but economics do play a major role unfortunately, therefore I have to think three dimensionally. As it is my wife hates the idea of owning an F-car, but I'm ready to get back to driving sporty cars after a short minivan stint, and my 4-year-old can fit in the back of the Trans Am.

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not likely

A better chance of it becoming a dented car if used in the 4 seasons.

Both are basically the same including the parts on the engine, so not really.

Up the anty on the suspension components as money comes available and you can get plenty of thrills using turns instead of a strait line to get your kicks.

Misconception, it's the same small block with differing internal parts.

Do not buy it for the resale value because you will lose.

The 6 speed puts it right up there in the mid to high 20's from what I understand.

You get what you pay for

Don't get caught. If you have gotten alot of speeding tickets then you aren't paying enough attention to your driving. You must anticipate where the "Law" will be and always be looking everywhere and keeping constant attention to all four corners of the vehicle at all times.

Good luck deciding.

...Ron

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68' Camaro RS 88' Firebird Formula 00' Mustang GT Vert

Sounds like me that it is NOT the time to buy a F body. The wife hates it, and you are concerned of the economics of it all!

I was looking for an F body, set my mind on a Firebird/Trans am of some sort. I wanted all the engine and accessories I could get, but still wanted an automatic tranny. Economics were not in the equation! I still may buy one, but right now I am looking for a large touring motorcycle instead, Harley Davidson Ultra Classic more than likely. Greg

Drive an LS1 Trans Am. You'll not consider the V6 again. Although, if you're used to V6 Chevies you might need a change of underwear. ;)

My philosophy (spelling?) on these cars is they are noisy, cramped, and get lousy fuel economy. In exchange you get rocket sled acceleration, nosebleed brakes and sphincter tightening handling. V6 'Birds aren't horribly slow, but they're not fast... and you don't get any more cargo capacity.

Oh... and I've gotten 34 mpg on the highway. (and >10 mpg at the strip.)

Ray

01 Trans Am Ram Air w/Nitrous 80 Trans Am 76 Camaro Dirt Track Stocker

Actually, moreso. Different throttle body and different exhaust manifolds. The Cam is the same. The block is the same. The valvetrain is the same. The pistons, crank, etc... are the same. Check your shop manual... the engine section for the LS1 describes the handful of parts that are different between the Y body and F body... and they're stuff like brackets and oil pan.

Ray

Take her for a spin in the TA you want - they're a lot more comfortable than the old ones were - even with the Ram Air they're "softer" than they used to be. The AC blows cold, the stereo works and the seats are great.

I have a 4 month old baby and I'm finally getting my TA out today from winter storage... I've been stuck driving a fwd Beretta after my Jimmy broke for the 100th time... but I am not giving up the TA. (Actually it's our car, the wife LIKES the Ram Air so it's not a problem... which is why I married her - I got Nitrous for an anniversary present.)

ok, gotta go... got a Trans Am that needs awakening. Too bad I can't lean on it because I've smoked the clutch... :(

But yeah, the F makes a lousy only car unless you're single and living in the south...

Ray

If you're worried about speeding tickets do a little research. There are ways of minimizing your chances of getting cought. Check out the forums, you'll probably find all there is to know about speeding there.

Oh, and BTW, go for V8 ;-)

Or single and living in California? Or are we honorary southerners!

But I do keep my old S-10 4x4 around for Home Depot, camping, Burning Man, and the mountains in the winter.

Steven Goodman '01 Z-28 '90 S-10, 220,000 miles and still running great.

I've got both, a v6 and a v8 F body.......got the second one because I "settled" on the first.....get the v8.

Lol.. hey now... V6s can be for more than parts.. But I agree.. when I finally got my V8 cars.. there is no contest. But I still am glad that my first car (bought it same day I got my license at 16) was a v6.. torque and power would have either killed me or put me in LOTS more confrontations with the nice Mr. Ossifers..

-Geno

1985 Blue Camaro 2.8L auto w/T-tops (aka "Tazmaro") 1988 Blue Firebird Formula 5.0L auto w/T-tops 1985 Brown Firebird 5.7L (360) 5-speed NO T-tops (Still want an '82 Black T/A w/T-tops)

I love my V6....nuff said :)

Good luck on your decision!

hey, I live in Canada, so I consider Kansas the deep south. I meant places that don't see lots of snow in the winter... :)

And I'm happy to discover my reverse facing baby seat FITS in my trans am. AND she sleeps in it - she won't do that in the wife's Beretta. Never thought my SLP loudmouth was a baby aid. And she likes it when I stomp on it.

Ray

you got 34 mpg @ hwy with a V8? Which one? The 01 TA?

My V6`s best is 28 mpg @ hwy at constant 80 mls/h

I get around 26 MPG with my 89 V8 at a relatively steady 85 MPH. Sounds like your V6 (like most V6's) is a dog. Running 85 in my 89 takes considerably less than 1/2 throttle, I'm pretty sure that a V6 at the same speed takes a lot more throttle. Additionally since the V6 has FAR less torque (typically less than 1/2) it has to be geared lower to get the same performance as the V8 does. IIRC, with 2.73's in high gear I run about 2500 RPM at 85, I know that V6's have to tac a lot higher than that for the same speed.